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The Backbench

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Ep. 54 - The Biggest Resignation Of The Year
Ep 11047056Dec 17, 2019
36 min
Ep. 54 - The Biggest Resignation Of The Year

Andrew “Everybody’s Second Choice” Scheer is no longer the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. OPPO unpacks the latest in Western Alienation and takes a deep dive into the ...

Ep. 53 - OPPO Goes Nuclear
Ep 11047057Dec 10, 2019
40 min
Ep. 53 - OPPO Goes Nuclear

By popular demand, we take a look at nuclear energy in Canada. Plus a check-in with the bubbling oil sands of resentment that is Western Alienation Corner, and OPPO’s newest segmen...

Ep. 52 - The Guy Behind Ontario Proud
Ep 11047058Dec 3, 2019
48 min
Ep. 52 - The Guy Behind Ontario Proud

A very special interview with the person behind your least favourite meme pages, Ontario Proud and Canada Proud. Plus, an update on Canada-China relations by way of an interview wi...

Ep. 51 - Ministry Of Pandering
Ep 11047059Nov 26, 2019
35 min
Ep. 51 - Ministry Of Pandering

We take a look at the Liberal government’s cabinet appointments, check in on the scandals and simmering resentment in Canada's "West," and read some highlights from the listener ma...

Ep. 50 - 50 Things We Want From The 43rd Parliament
Ep 11047060Nov 19, 2019
45 min
Ep. 50 - 50 Things We Want From The 43rd Parliament

For our 50th episode, we have 50 demands for the government. What's on your wish list? Email [email protected] or tweet @OPPOcast.    Support Canadaland Media at patreon.co...

Ep. 49 - Lisa Raitt’s Conservative Party Autopsy
Ep 11047061Nov 12, 2019
49 min
Ep. 49 - Lisa Raitt’s Conservative Party Autopsy

The former deputy leader of the Conservative Party just lost her seat. She opens up about what went wrong in the election. Support Canadaland Media at patreon.com/canadaland. This ...

Ep. 48 - Useful Losers
Ep 11047062Nov 5, 2019
42 min
Ep. 48 - Useful Losers

A look at the smaller parties' fates, a farewell to Elizabeth May, and the cabinet prediction that's giving Justin nightmares.   Get in touch at [email protected] or on Twitt...

Ep. 47 - Is Scheer Done?
Ep 11047063Oct 29, 2019
42 min
Ep. 47 - Is Scheer Done?

Jen's back! And she's kept a list of the worst election moments. Plus, will the Conservatives kick out Andrew Scheer? And what the rest of Canada needs to know about #Wexit. Get i...

Ep. 46 - About Last Night
Ep 11047064Oct 22, 2019
17 min
Ep. 46 - About Last Night

OPPO breaks down the election results from the midst of the Liberal victory (sort of) party. Get in touch at [email protected] or on Twitter and Facebook @OPPOcast. The episo...

Ep. 45 - We Haven't Gotten To Truth Yet
Ep 11047065Oct 18, 2019
42 min
Ep. 45 - We Haven't Gotten To Truth Yet

It's a special pre-election bonus OPPO! We talk about the party platforms and issues that actually matter to Indigenous peoples this election.   Guests: Ryan McMahon, comedian and ...

Ep. 44 - OPPO's Big Queer Foreign Policy Extravaganza!
Ep 11047066Oct 15, 2019
46 min
Ep. 44 - OPPO's Big Queer Foreign Policy Extravaganza!

What do the federal parties say about LGBTQ issues? (No we're not talking about gay marriage). And uh...why is no one talking about foreign policy?   Guests: Erica Lenti, senior e...

Ep. 43 - The First Official Leaders' Debate
Ep 11047067Oct 8, 2019
46 min
Ep. 43 - The First Official Leaders' Debate

We survived debate night! Mostly. Plus, we break down the parties' environmental platforms with energy and environmental economist Andrew Leach. Get in touch at OPPO@canadalandshow...

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